Biden commemorates one-year anniversary of PACT Act expanding benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits

The PACT Act is considered the most significant expansion of veterans benefits related to toxic exposures in over 30 years.
Since being signed into law, the PACT Act has provided health screenings to over 4 million veterans and delivered $1.85 billion in benefits.
The law establishes presumptive service connections for 23 medical conditions related to burn pit and other toxic exposures.
President Biden's support stems from his belief that his son's fatal brain cancer was caused by burn pit exposure during military service.
While progress has been made, some advocates argue more resources are needed to handle the influx of benefit claims and provide proper healthcare.